SAM RAYBURN EL STEAM ACADEMY

www.gpisd.org/rayburn

526 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sam Rayburn EL STEAM Academy, located in Grand Prairie, Texas, is a specialized elementary school within the Grand Prairie Independent School District that centers its curriculum around a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) framework. By integrating these disciplines into daily instruction, the academy aims to foster critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills, preparing students to navigate an increasingly technology-driven world. The school emphasizes hands-on learning experiences, encouraging students to explore real-world challenges through collaborative projects and inquiry-based activities.

Beyond its academic focus on innovation, Sam Rayburn is dedicated to cultivating a supportive and inclusive school community. The academy leverages its status as a STEAM-focused institution to provide students with unique resources and extracurricular opportunities that go beyond traditional elementary education. By focusing on both rigorous academics and personal development, the school strives to equip its students with the foundational tools necessary for future success in middle school and beyond, all while maintaining a strong commitment to the local Grand Prairie community.

526

Total Students

37.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SAM RAYBURN EL STEAM ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	426
Black	46
Asian	16
Two or More	11
American Indian	4

Hispanic
426 (81.0%)
Black
46 (8.7%)
White
23 (4.4%)
Asian
16 (3.0%)
Two or More
11 (2.1%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	GRAND PRAIRIE ISD
Phone:	(972)264-8900
Website:	http://www.gpisd.org/rayburn
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	363
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 74

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 89